Writing is rewarding, but often-lonely work. Podcasts are a great way to learn, get inspired, and find community. Whether you’re a copywriter, creative writer, blogger, author, UX writer, or content writer, honing your craft will help you land better jobs and find fulfillment in your work.
You can listen to the I'd Rather Be Writing podcast on most podcast platforms. This category page lists all podcasts that I've recorded as part of my site, I'd Rather Be Writing. I've been recording and sharing podcasts for more than a decade, and though my consistency has fluctuated, I've always championed recording and sharing presentations and other conversations whenever possible.
CBP is an annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry. This series includes the number of establishments, employment during the week of March 12, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll.
Whether you're composing a blog or a business letter, an email or an essay, your usual goal is to write clearly and directly to the needs and interests of your readers. These 11 tips should help you sharpen your writing, whether you set out to inform or persuade.
A technical description paper defines and explains a particular product or process by creating a clear picture of it, using words and visuals. Typical subjects for a technical description paper include the structure of an automobile or the process of nuclear fusion. You can find technical descriptions in textbooks, instruction or installation manuals or documents that relay information for proper use, repair or understanding of an object or concept.
These OWL resources will help you conduct research and compose documents for the workplace, such as memoranda and business letters. This section also includes resources for writing report and scientific abstracts.
A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure, and design are so clear that the intended audience can easily find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.
What's included: The home of the U.S. Government’s open data. Uses include: Using data, tools, resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
What's included: American statistics and data visualization. Great for finding data on places, careers, education, and industries. Uses include: Exporting data, graphs, charts, and maps.